Fire Service Consolidation Study

The Beaufort County government authority in South Carolina is seeking a qualified vendor to conduct a comprehensive fire service consolidation study. This study will analyze the cost of service, financial obligations, service demand and standards, compensation and benefits, and administrative structures across the local fire services. The agency is commissioning this study to evaluate the feasibility, impacts, and potential efficiencies of consolidating its fire service operations. The scope of work requires the selected vendor to perform all research and analysis offsite. Eligible bidders must be organizations based within the United States. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is requesting cost proposals from interested bidders to establish the financial framework for the project. The agency will host a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on June 18, 2026, to discuss the project requirements. Bidders must submit any questions regarding the opportunity no later than June 25, 2026. The agency will evaluate proposals based on the submitted cost structures and the vendor's ability to address all specified study areas.